Punchcard Reader Feed Cards from Japan
Fanfold strips of kaolin-coated bleached kraft cards ≤150 g/m², >95% chemical fibers, blank for punchcard readers. For continuous feeding in machines. HTS 4810.31.30.00 due to strip form and machine use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide machine compatibility evidence like OEM specs to substantiate punchcard end-use
• Monitor ash content indirectly via fiber certs, as high ash may question kraft purity